Heron in the swamp

He's just hanging out waiting for a snack in the swamps outside New Orleans. Photo taken in September 2010.

Swamp greenery

The swamps of Louisiana are full of water flora. And you can drive right through it on an airboat! Photo taken in September 2010.

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Balloon benches

A well-used bench on Jackson Square. It looks like all kinds of characters make use of this resting place. Photo taken in September 2010.

New Orleans doorway

Another doorway from the Big Easy. This one was also on Jackson Square. Photo taken in September 2010.

New Orleans style

This is typical New Orleans style architecture. Those wraparound balconies are very popular, especially in the quarter. Photo taken in September 2010.

Swamp reflections

A reflection from the swamps of Louisiana. This one was in the Jean Lafitte Park just outside of Nola proper. You can't beat that sky! Photo taken in September 2010.

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New Orleans Angel

A small angel watches over a family in one of the many cemeteries in New Orleans. Photo taken in September 2010.

Jackson Square benches

There's no shortage of seating options if you ever find yourself in the heart of New Orleans. Photo taken in September 2010.

Sunny days

I don't think skies get much bluer than this. This is a full frontal view of the Saint Louis Cathedral which graces Jackson Square in New Orleans. That's old Jackson himself riding his horse and waving his hat at you. This photo was taken in September 2010.

Shop reflections

One of the many festive shop windows in New Orleans. Something about the color scheme drew me towards this one. This shot was taken in September 2010.

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Lost balloon

Can you see it? This view of the sky comes to you from the New Orleans airport. I think it's nice when public places take advantage of the natural light. And who would want to miss a view of this blue sky!

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New Orleans streetcar

I don't know if this one is named Desire, somehow I think not. Photo taken in September 2010.

St Louis Cathedral

A doorway into the famous house of worship in New Orleans. It is the centerpiece of Jackson Square. Photo taken in September 2010.

Fats

Blues legend Fats Domino is memorialized on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Photo taken in May 2008.

I am trying a new look for this blog. That orange was just too much for me. What do you think of this one? Too busy?

Lee Circle

This round point comes to you from New Orleans. That man you see up on top of the column is Robert E. Lee. Photo taken in May 2007.

Hibiscus

A beautiful hibiscus flower found in my Auntie's garden. Photo taken in New Orleans, November 2009.


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Skywatch: The Mississippi

View over the Mississippi River from New Orleans. Photo taken in January 2009.


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NoLa by night

Photo taken on New Year's Eve 2008.

NoLa by day

Some colorful buildings in downtown New Orleans. Photo taken in January 2009.

Jazz concert in New Orleans

Photo taken in December 2008.